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Allegiant Travel Company today announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase six additional A319 aircraft. The aircraft are currently being operated by Cebu Pacific Air and are scheduled to enter the Allegiant operating fleet from the end of 2015 through 2017.

Employees at air traffic control company NATS swapped radars for cupcakes on Thursday in aid of breast cancer charity, The Haven.

The Haven is a UK charity that offers a wide range of emotional, physical and practical support to people affected by breast cancer. It is currently raising money in order to open a brand new support centre in Titchfield, Hampshire, this autumn.

Talented amateur bakers from across NATS’ HQ in Fareham were encouraged to submit their creations in a Great British Bake Off style competition, with the cakes then available for hungry employees to buy.

There is no denying that Scotland is one of the most popular vacation locations within the United Kingdom, and a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of reality. The lush green countryside, dotted with historical castles, make it the perfect place for locals and tourists alike, to relax and enjoy some Scottish tradition. Scotland has so much more to offer than just a picturesque place to put your feet up and enjoy some world-class whiskey, with an almost endless list of fantastic places to visit, and histories to uncover.Edinburgh, the beautiful capital of Scotland, is the perfect place for the vacation to begin, with the city offering a great deal for every member of the family.

Family vacations provide the perfect opportunity for family bonding, and thus, choosing the ideal accommodation is key. Hotels are great, but they seem to take away from that cosy feeling of a family home. Luckily there are a large number of quaint cottages spread across the city that will provide you with that perfect Scottish housetrip experience.

When it comes to must-see places around Edinburgh that are fun for the whole family, the main two that come to mind are definitely the Edinburgh Castle, as well as the crazy Camera Obscura and World of Illusions tower.

I don’t think I have ever met a child that doesn’t get excited at the thought of visiting a real life castle, and as castles go, the Edinburgh one definitely delivers. Thanks to the fact that this historic fortress was built upon an extinct volcano, visitors are blessed with unbelievable 360 degree views of the city below. Housed within the fortress is the beautiful Scottish Crown Jewels, as well as the land’s most prized treasure, the fascinating Stone of Destiney.

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AirAsia is a Malaysia-based low-cost carrier (LCC), with its headquarters near Kuala Lumpur. As per a recent research, it was found that this carrier offers seats at the lowest air fare to a number of national as well as international destinations. It caters to more than hundred cities of the world and has one of the largest fleet sizes, more than 150 aircraft.

One of the carriers of the country – SpiceJet – has emerged as the first choice of travellers in case of domestic journeys, in the past few years. This low-cost carrier (LCC) is owned by the Sun Group and has its administrative and corporate offices at Chennai and Gurgaon, respectively. The carrier has managed to attract travellers who used traditional modes of transportation by a highly effective pricing strategy. Under various schemes and discount offers, the cost of SpiceJet flight booking is even lower than train tickets on many routes.

In the last decade or so, there has been an upsurge in the percentage of domestic and international air travellers from India as the reason for this could be rapid economic growth, increase in disposable income of households and improved infrastructure. Besides this, the privatisation of the aviation sector raised the level of competition in the domestic market as a result of which was a regulated market. This step ended the domination of the flag bearer – Air India – in the Indian aviation industry. Now, travellers can choose from options like SpiceJet, GoAir, Jet Airways and IndiGo ticket booking.

The leading low-cost carrier (LCC) of India – IndiGo – recently received its 100th aircraft. Based in Gurgaon, it operates hundreds of flights with a fleet size of over 80 models, from the primary hub at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), Delhi. This airline is the largest service provider in the region with the market share of more than 32 per cent. It provides cheap airline tickets for over 40 national and international destinations.

The aviation industry is growing at a fast pace and the options regarding flights as well as airlines is increasing in the same proportion. With the entrance of new members in the market and increased competition, prices of tickets have gone down. Now, people have to pay half of the price for flight booking of what they used to pay a few decades back.

As per recent reports, the cost of last-minute flights is costlier amid discounts and offers announced in this festive season. Around 20 discount offers were rolled out by India-based airlines in previous 10 months and flight tickets booking was cheaper than normal. When compared with the statistics of previous year, the number of fliers registered 28 per cent hike in the month of September. The cost of making seat reservation was lower in general, but last-minute flights were costlier.